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It only spent 176 million yuan to sign 5 top players and also got rid of the big contract. This team was completely crazy!

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After being eliminated by the Pacers in the second consecutive playoffs, although the Bucks won the NBA Cup championship this season, for Antetokounmpo, he is not satisfied with the team's ending. It is also because of this that since the Bucks were eliminated, there has been no discussion on where Antetokounmpo’s next stop. In order to keep the greatest superstar in the team's history, the Bucks naturally need to show their sincerity. Just after the free market opened, they not only immediately used the extended terms to get rid of Damian Lillard's big contract, but also completed the signing of several stars, spending a total of 176 million yuan, but signed 5 top players, which can be said to have swept the entire market. Let's take a look at what stars the Bucks have signed so far!

1.Miles Turner

Season data: 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2 blocks

Contract status: 4 years $107 million

Although the team broke up friendly with the championship winner Brooke Lopez this summer and lost an inside barrier, they soon completed the signing with Turner, who had just finished the finals. This season, Turner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2 blocks per game, with shooting and three-point shooting percentages reaching 48.1% and 39.6%, respectively, and made a total of 156 three-pointers, making it one of the centers with the most three-pointers in the league. The reason why the team introduced Turner this time is also very simple, that is, with the help of Turner's manufacturing space ability on the offensive end, to give full play to Antetokounmpo's greatest value and to improve the team's interior defensive mobility on the defensive end. There is no doubt that compared to Lopez, Turner's arrival is a huge upgrade for the Bucks. Besides, he just finished the finals. Although he failed to win the championship, he has rich experience. In addition, this contract is only 4 years and 107 million US dollars. Considering that Turner is only 29 years old, it can be said that this signing is definitely very cost-effective, and this is also a key link to leaving Antetokounmpo.

2. Gary Trent

This season's data: 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1 steal

Contract situation: 2 years, $7.5 million

Trent performed very well with the Bucks this season. He can contribute 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1 steal, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 41.6%. In the playoffs, he directly improved to 18.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.6 steals. His efficiency has entered the 180 club. He is one of the few players with satisfactory performances in the Bucks. And considering that Trent is only 26 years old, he can get a big contract with an average salary of about 20 million yuan, but he returns to the Bucks with a two-year, $7.5 million contract, which also surprised many people. According to current news, in addition to following the team to compete for the championship again, Trent communicated with his good brother Lillard in private, but never expected Lillard to be laid off immediately by the players. Fortunately, Trent's two-year contract is in the form of 1+1, and will have a player option next summer, so Trent's goal is also very simple, that is, to continue his outstanding performance this year next season and help the team win, while also working hard for a big contract.

3.Torion Prince

This season's data: 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal

Contract situation: 2 years, $7.1 million

In addition, the team has also completed a contract renewal with veteran Prince, and the contract amount is also not high, only $7.1 million for two years. Although he performed very well in the playoffs, it has to be said that Prince was indeed a highly functional striker in the regular season. While he averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal, his three-point shooting percentage reached 43.9%, ranking third in the league in shooting percentage, second only to Seth Curry and Zach Lavender. In addition, Prince on the defensive end also plays an important role. Even though his performance in the playoffs is indeed bad, considering that this contract is only worth $7.1 million, this is completely acceptable. Of course, like Trent, Prince's contract also has a player option in the second year, so if he can perform at a higher level next season, Prince is likely to leave. For the Bucks and Prince, both sides have the gambling elements, and the ultimate goal is of course the same, that is, the championship trophy.

4. Bobby Portis

This season's data: 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, contract status: 3 years, $44 million

Before this summer, many people believed that Portis would leave the Bucks, who had played for five years after the end of the season. He never thought that he chose to stay, and the amount of the newly signed contract was not high, only $44 million in three years. Of course, this is also related to the drug properties found in Portis last season. The overall credibility has decreased, making it difficult for him to get too large contracts in the market. Therefore, staying with the Bucks naturally became the best choice. Portis, 30, is the most reassuring inside rotation player for the Bucks. Although he only played 49 games last season due to injuries and bans, he still averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. After playing for so many years in the team, Portis has known the tactical system well. As long as he can maintain his current state next season, Portis' position will still be very stable. The inside lineup composed of Antetokounmpo and Turner is likely to be the most threatening trio in the league..

5. Kevin Porter Jr. This season's data: 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals. Contract situation: 2 years, $11 million, finally, let's talk about Porter Jr. If this guy wasn't a bad personality problem, he would have already taken a big contract. But it is precisely because of this that the Bucks were able to renew his contract with him at a low price for a two-year, $11 million contract. After returning to the NBA last season, Porter Jr. also felt tremendous pressure, so he has been much more restrained on and off the court than in the past. After putting more energy into the field, he proved that he was indeed a talented forward guard swinger. With not much playing time, he can average 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. In the playoffs, he outputted 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists, with an astonishing three-point shooting percentage of 46.7%. With Lillard absent, Porter Jr. withstood the pressure and took on the team's output and organization of the team's back line, so the team also happily renewed his contract. However, just like Trent and Prince, Porter Jr. also has a player option in the second year. I believe he also wants to prove another season with the Bucks, so as to launch an impact on a contract worth 100 million yuan, and at the same time complete redemption for his past self.

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